Compare mythological illustrations
key notes:
There are many ways to illustrate a person, place, event or story. Artists make choices about the colours, composition (the way something is arranged) and details they show in their images.
When you compare two pictures of the same thing, think about how the artists’ choices highlight different ideas or feelings.
Learn with an example
🐵Both of these pictures show the Muses, Greek goddesses who ruled over the arts and sciences.
Select the picture that suggests that the Muses are lively and joyful.
The picture below suggests that the Muses are lively and joyful. You can tell because the Muses are happily dancing together.
The other picture shows the Muses sitting down or standing still. This does not suggest that they are lively and joyful.
🐵Both of these pictures show harpies, winged monsters with women’s faces from Greek and Roman myths.
Select the picture that suggests that harpies are dangerous.
The picture below suggests that harpies are dangerous. You can tell because the harpies are flying above a group of men. The men are trying to protect themselves with their arms and shields.
The other picture shows the harpies standing on the ground and smiling. This does not suggest that they are dangerous.
🐵Both of these pictures show Johnny Appleseed, an American folk hero.
Select the picture that suggests that Johnny Appleseed is a good storyteller.
The picture below suggests that Johnny Appleseed is a good storyteller. You can tell because he is sitting and talking to children, who appear interested in what he is saying.
The other picture shows Johnny Appleseed standing next to a tree. This does not suggest that he is a good storyteller.
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